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Bronze by sculptural artist John Behan an antidote to hype of NFTs Bronze by sculptural artist John Behan an antidote to hype of NFTs

Maquette of well-known public sculpture Arrival among works in Morgan O’Driscoll art sale

Some 21,241 new homes were delivered in 2019, according to the CSO. Photograph: Getty Images New Homes 2020: A guide to the market and what’s coming

First-time buyers are turning to new homes outside Dublin

An artist impression of what the Montrose development could look like. New homes schemes in Dublin city
While prices are falling in Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown, it still has the highest average price of home in the country. Photograph: Eric Luke/The Irish Times New homes in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
  • New homes schemes in Fingal
  • New homes schemes in south Dublin
  • New homes schemes in commuter counties

New to the Market

Kilfane Glebe estate offers creative oasis for €1.25m Kilfane Glebe estate offers creative oasis for €1.25m

Kilkenny Georgian comes with renowned artists’ studio and postcard-perfect cottage

Hot-tub summer nights on the deck in Howth for €1.29m Hot-tub summer nights on the deck in Howth for €1.29m

Remodelled 1960s build on north side of Dublin Bay now has contemporary feel

Dublin 8 redbrick in turn-key condition for €650,000 Dublin 8 redbrick in turn-key condition for €650,000

Sandford Avenue three-bed insulated and upgraded with timber sash windows

Sandymount Victorian for €3.5m is an affair to remember Sandymount Victorian for €3.5m is an affair to remember

Dublin 4 home on Gilford Road has seen swish makeover and addition of Hampton conservatory

Trim and proper redbrick on Rathmines square for €1.05m Trim and proper redbrick on Rathmines square for €1.05m

This fine three-bed retains many period features but has been gently modernised

Leopardstown house brings suburban semi to a new level at €925k Leopardstown house brings suburban semi to a new level at €925k

Four-bed has been extended and continually upgraded over the past 20 years by owners

The Gaff Goddess: How to retrieve a favourite earring from the drain The Gaff Goddess: How to retrieve a favourite earring from the drain

Creaking stair? Stubborn stain? Panic not. Our new columnist has it sorted

Pandemic relocation: The couple who abandoned Dublin for home in Co Mayo Pandemic relocation: The couple who abandoned Dublin for home in Co Mayo

Covid-19 and redundancy led the pair to a family property in Crossmolina

Gardening: Why we should love our weeds most of the time Gardening: Why we should love our weeds most of the time

Weeds can serve as hugely useful indicators of different soil types and growing conditions

Loose diamonds, sapphires and emeralds in Adam’s sale Loose diamonds, sapphires and emeralds in Adam’s sale

Endless possibilities for jewellery designers with gems from estate of prominent jeweller

Property Clinic

Can we install tiles directly on top of our underfloor heating? Can we install tiles directly on top of our underfloor heating?

Property Clinic: The UFH manufacturer’s guidelines should be strictly adhered to

Sort It

Six ways to make a home paint job look professional Six ways to make a home paint job look professional

Sort It: Good quality paint and brushes play a major role in getting the best result

Design

The Gaff Goddess: How to retrieve a favourite earring from the drain The Gaff Goddess: How to retrieve a favourite earring from the drain

Creaking stair? Stubborn stain? Panic not. Our new columnist has it sorted

Pandemic relocation: The couple who abandoned Dublin for home in Co Mayo Pandemic relocation: The couple who abandoned Dublin for home in Co Mayo

Covid-19 and redundancy led the pair to a family property in Crossmolina

Getting the lighting right in your home’s open-plan space Getting the lighting right in your home’s open-plan space

Warm dimming, quality fittings and other tips to consider

Fairytale castle where 21st century design is layered over ancient past

Fairytale castle where 21st century design is layered over ancient past Portfolio judge Stori Liechtenstein says it is getting harder to pinpoint a national style than in the past

Redbrick revival: Low maintenance, sustainable and chic

Redbrick revival: Low maintenance, sustainable and chic ‘There’s a move away from clinical, man- made finishes and clean white spaces’

In House: Inspired Irish art lends instant lift to a room

In House: Inspired Irish art lends instant lift to a room Around the country people who might have been stifled are producing remarkable work

Clean the wallpaper with bread, wash the flagstones with milk: Forgotten spring-cleaning secrets

Clean the wallpaper with bread, wash the flagstones with milk: Forgotten spring-cleaning secrets But don’t rub potatoes on paintings, say heritage experts who have tested historical cleaning tips

Art, Antiques and Collecting

Bronze by sculptural artist John Behan an antidote to hype of NFTs Bronze by sculptural artist John Behan an antidote to hype of NFTs

Maquette of well-known public sculpture Arrival among works in Morgan O’Driscoll art sale

Loose diamonds, sapphires and emeralds in Adam’s sale Loose diamonds, sapphires and emeralds in Adam’s sale

Endless possibilities for jewellery designers with gems from estate of prominent jeweller

Stained glass artist adds Harry Clarke masterpiece to collection Stained glass artist adds Harry Clarke masterpiece to collection

Bluebeard’s Last Wife sold to Brian Clarke for €165,000 – double its lower estimate

Tablecloth from a light-fingered queen among lots in ‘snapshot of Ireland’ sale Tablecloth from a light-fingered queen among lots in ‘snapshot of Ireland’ sale

Rare flag from Dún Laoghaire yacht club and flute carved from human thigh bone also for sale

Gardens

Gardening: Why we should love our weeds most of the time Gardening: Why we should love our weeds most of the time

Weeds can serve as hugely useful indicators of different soil types and growing conditions

Gardening: Aromatic lavender brings Mediterranean tranquility Gardening: Aromatic lavender brings Mediterranean tranquility

Shrub’s soothing perfume could play a useful role in relieving anxiety, research has found

Property News

Architects unlock home potential in Simon Open Door campaign
Irish-American owner of Dublin hotel Staunton’s on the Green dies
Sinéad O’Connor’s colourful seafront home in Bray for sale for nearly €1m
Irish actors and writers sign petition against sale of historic Fifth Avenue building
Leading estate agent Geralyn Byrne dies unexpectedly

Home Refurb - Video Series

Home renovations and extensions are emotionally exhausting, so my final piece of advice is to stay focused on the end result Refurb lessons? What the architect learned
Denise O’Connor refurb part 1: Live 1:41 Denise O’Connor refurb part 1: Live
Denise O’Connor refurb part 2: Rest 1:42 Denise O’Connor refurb part 2: Rest
Denise O’Connor refurb part 3: Play 1:59 Denise O’Connor refurb part 3: Play

Take5

What will €500,000 buy in Thailand, South Africa, Spain, France and Dublin? What will €500,000 buy in Thailand, South Africa, Spain, France and Dublin?

From a mid-century apartment in Bangkok to a pre-1963 house of flats in Rialto

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Look Inside

€2.25 million for solicitor Gerald Kean's home in Wicklow 2:30 €2.25 million for solicitor Gerald Kean's home in Wicklow
Identical twins look back on 'wonderful' childhood in a Kilkenny castle 3:49 Identical twins look back on 'wonderful' childhood in a Kilkenny castle
Luxury rental apartments launched in Hanover Quay, Dublin 1:22 Luxury rental apartments launched in Hanover Quay, Dublin
€3 million for Ballsbridge home full of unusual architectural detail 2:48 €3 million for Ballsbridge home full of unusual architectural detail
A personal tour through Michael Flatley's mansion 7:29 A personal tour through Michael Flatley's mansion
The Gloss Interiors The Gloss Interiors

Read the Autumn digital edition of The Gloss Interiors magazine

Property Search

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Illustration: Alan Clarke Ross O’Carroll Kelly: ‘The old man has promised to stop acting the dick’
In practice, many of us use our microwaves for little more than heating ready meals or making porridge and popcorn. Photograph: Getty Microwave ovens: How chefs use the unsung hero of the kitchen
‘I never dreamed that an opportunity would arise where I could return home.’ Photograph: iStock ‘I want to move home, but it could be dangerous for us as a gay couple to live there’

Most Read in Life & Style

1 Kate Gleeson and Kevin Duffy at their home in Crossmolina, Co Mayo. Photograph: Keith Heneghan Pandemic relocation: The couple who abandoned Dublin for home in Co Mayo

2 Body language: Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth in Northern Ireland in 2012. Photograph: Peter Muhly/AFP/Getty No Irish howlers, but Prince Philip’s body language with McGuinness told a story

3 Society seems to be clinging on to very rigid, archaic notions of masculinity, in which boys don’t cry and love rough and tumble and play sport. Photograph: iStock How to build a modern man: Helping boys to grow up happy

4 Siobhán Nic Fhlannchadha: I’ve been kicked out of houses in the middle of the night. Photograph: Nick Bradshaw Ireland’s Generation Rent: ‘After 12 years renting, I’d like my own front door’

5 Tui says the software error that affected flights has been corrected. Photograph: Matthew Horwood/Getty Flight in ‘serious incident’ after every ‘Miss’ on board assigned child’s weight

6 Illustration: Alan Clarke Ross O’Carroll Kelly: ‘The old man has promised to stop acting the dick’

7 Urban Tranquilatree, outside Cork City Even better than the real thing: Escapist holidays in Ireland

8 Rachael Blackmore: 'I don’t think about injury. If you start thinking about what could go wrong, it is not the job for you.' Photograph: Lorna Fitzsimons Rachael Blackmore, the ‘reluctant heroine’ blazing a trail in Irish horse racing

9 Now we just have to hope that Audi’s new-found magic electric touch can spread to the more affordable models that will wear the e-Tron badg Audi e-Tron GT: Expensive but brilliant, staggeringly desirable electric car

10 Nettles are an indication of a fertile soil. Photograph: Getty Gardening: Why we should love our weeds most of the time

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